Lobbying Basics
This term describes people hired to influence legislators on behalf of interest groups
The term "lobbying" originated from people gathering in this part of a building to influence legislators
The lobby
This form of Lobbying focuses on influential local governments or smaller communities
municipal lobbying
This environmental organization is known for its lobbying efforts on climate and conservation issues
Sierra Club
Lobbyists are required to submit reports detailing their spending under this U.S act
The Lobbying Disclosure Act
Lobbyists often try to influence members of this legislative body in the United States?
Congress
This President was the first to use the term "lobbyist" to describe those seeking political favors in the 1800s
Ulysses S. Grant
A type of lobbying where lobbyists work with regulatory agencies instead of law makers is known as this
administrative lobbying
This powerful pro-gun lobbying organization advocates for the Second Amendment in the United States
National Rifle Association
In the U.S, federal laws prohibit this kind of unethical gift-giving from lobbyists to members of Congress
BRIBERY
This type of Lobbying involves direct interactions between lobbyists and government officials?
Direct lobbying
The first major federal law regulating lobbying in the U.S was passed in this year
1946
Lobbyists representing small groups of private citizens rather than corporations or large organizations are known as these
citizen lobbyists
This health-related organization lobbies for policies on heart disease, stroke presentation and health care
American heart Association
Lobbying laws often regulate these types of expenses, commonly used to sway lawmakers through meal and trips
Entertainment expenses
When lobbyists focus on influencing public opinion to indirectly sway law-makers, it's called this type of lobbying
Grassroots lobbying
This landmark Supreme Court case in 1954 upheld the requirement for lobbyists to disclose their activities
United States v. Harriss
This type of lobbying targets voters to support an issue rather than lobbying law makers
public or social media lobbying
This organization lobbies on behalf of businesses, focusing on economic and business friendly policies
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce
This federal agency is responsible for investigating ethics violations and lobbying
the office of congressional ethics
This law, passed in 1995 requires lobbyists in the U.S to register and report their activities
Lobbying Disclosure Act
Known as the "father of Lobbying," this 20th century lobbyist was influential in shaping lobbying practices in Washington D.C.
Sam Ward
This kind of lobbying involves influencing law makers by using experts or specialized knowledge in a particular field
technical or issue lobbying
Known for its labor lobbying efforts, this organization represents millions of teachers and advocates for public education policies
National Education Association
A legal requirement in many countries, this type of lobbyist must register with the government before voting
Registered Lobbyist